Fluid and Electrolytes – PrepU Chapter 28 – Already Graded A
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28 – Already Graded A
What is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid?
- A. Potassium
- B. Magnesium
- C. Sodium
- D. Calcium
C. Sodium
Which condition is most likely to occur with dehydration?
- A. Hyponatremia
- B. Hypernatremi...
Fluid and Electrolytes – PrepU Chapter
28 – Already Graded A
What is the most abundant cation in extracellular fluid?
- A. Potassium
- B. Magnesium
- C. Sodium
- D. Calcium
✔✔ C. Sodium
Which condition is most likely to occur with dehydration?
- A. Hyponatremia
- B. Hypernatremia
- C. Hypocalcemia
- D. Hyperkalemia
✔✔ B. Hypernatremia
A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. What intervention is most appropriate?
- A. Encourage high-sodium foods.
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,- B. Administer potassium supplements.
- C. Restrict fluid intake.
- D. Provide magnesium-rich foods.
✔✔ B. Administer potassium supplements.
Which electrolyte imbalance is characterized by a prolonged QT interval on an ECG?
- A. Hypocalcemia
- B. Hypercalcemia
- C. Hypokalemia
- D. Hyperkalemia
✔✔ A. Hypocalcemia
What is the primary regulator of sodium levels in the body?
- A. Aldosterone
- B. Antidiuretic hormone
- C. Insulin
- D. Parathyroid hormone
✔✔ A. Aldosterone
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,A patient presents with muscle twitching and a positive Chvostek's sign. What electrolyte
imbalance is likely?
- A. Hypomagnesemia
- B. Hypocalcemia
- C. Hyperkalemia
- D. Hyponatremia
✔✔ B. Hypocalcemia
Which of the following is a clinical sign of hyperkalemia?
- A. Prolonged PR interval
- B. Peaked T waves
- C. Flattened T waves
- D. ST segment elevation
✔✔ B. Peaked T waves
What is the normal range for serum magnesium?
- A. 1.5–2.5 mg/dL
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, - B. 3.5–5.0 mg/dL
- C. 8.5–10.5 mg/dL
- D. 135–145 mEq/L
✔✔ A. 1.5–2.5 mg/dL
A nurse is monitoring a client for signs of hypochloremia. Which symptom is expected?
- A. Hyperactivity of deep tendon reflexes
- B. Excessive thirst
- C. Bradycardia
- D. Muscle flaccidity
✔✔ A. Hyperactivity of deep tendon reflexes
What is the primary cause of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease?
- A. Increased dietary phosphate intake
- B. Excessive parathyroid hormone secretion
- C. Impaired phosphate excretion
- D. Hypovolemia
✔✔ C. Impaired phosphate excretion
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